STARTING A BOYCOTT IN POSTWAR ERA BRITISH SEAMEN PLAN
Tuesday's Daily surveys a British Seamen's Union boycott against German trade and goods amid postwar tensions. It discusses legal risk, public sentiment, and the broader push to curb German commerce, with emphasis on ship crews refusal to sail on German vessels or to destinations with German ports. It also weighs reparations, seizure of German holdings, and the Versailles conference strategies for indemnities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Seamen's Union
Versailles
League of Nations
United Kingdom
Aot
United States
Germany
Krupps
Empire
German Republic
France
Televim
Italy
Making Them Pay for War Reparations Idea
A San Antonio Express contributor suggests seizing ten percent of poxination holdings and forcing 90 percent of land and realty to pay for the war. He argues landowning aristocracy and munition makers like Krupp should bear the costs, noting Prussian Junkers drove the war and should pay to the last dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Germany
Poxination
Krupps
December 32 Anniversaries and 19th Century Events
Today’s anniversaries note Henry A Wise born in Drummondtown and dying in 1876 in Redmond. It lists Isle de France surrender to Britain, Lyons mayor barring Napoleon portraits, Wisconsin joining Michigan territory, and imperial crown offered to Prussia. It also mentions Belgians exempting Americans, German Reichstag war funding, US recall of German attachés, and bombardment of Bucharest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Wise
Virginia
John Brown
Drummondtown
Redmond
Isle de France
Lyons
France
Napoleon Boneparte
Wisconsin
Michigan Territory
Illinois
Germany
Prussia
Belgium
Reichstag
United States
Boy Fd
von Papen
Washington
Bucharest
Today’s birthdays list in brief age notes
P Baker born in Martinsburg West Virginia 47 years ago today United States Secretary of War. Rev Dr Frank Mason North president of the federal Council of Churches in America born New York 68 years ago today. John H Morehead former Nebraska governor and Democratic senatorial candidate born Lucas County Iowa 57 years ago today. Dr George H Denny president of the University of Alabama born Hanover County Virginia 48 years ago today. Charles H McChord Interstate Commerce Commission member born Springfield Kentucky 59 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States
Springfield
Texas Went Over the Top in United War Fund Work
State Director L A Coulter lauds Webb County campaign chair Chas Deutz for Texas success in the United War Fund drive. Despite influenza heavy rains religious prejudice and wartime fatigue the state exceeded its national quota by 119 percent with $3 770 000 raised in Texas and the mission to aid servicemen overseas emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United War Fund
L. A. Coulter
United War Fund Campaign
Charles Deutz
Webb County
Laredo
Cmpaign
Admiral Schley
France
J. A. Coulter
Ueen
Sloan's Liniment touted for quick relief of rheumatic pains
An advertisement urges readers not to neglect rheumatic pain and to apply Sloan's Liniment for instant relief of aches, stiffness, strains, and bruises. It promotes easy use without soiling clothes and cites strong sales as proof of reliability, advising readers to keep a large bottle and ask their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan’s
Grand jury returns four indictments in dry zone law case
The grand jury convened for the district court session returned four indictments against individuals charged with violations of the ten mile dry zone law. The panel continues to investigate additional matters as part of the ongoing session.
Mrs Wilbur P Allen Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Wilbur P. Allen wife of Hon Wilbur P Allen a prominent Austin attorney and ranchman died at her Austin home after influenza and pneumonia Her death ends a life noted for charity kindness and Christian service Survived by her husband three children and a number of relatives funeral set for 5 pm at their Austin home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur P. Allen
Austin
Mrs. Allen
Paul
Laredo’s War Sacrifices in Quiet Remembrance
In a tribute to fallen soldiers, Lieut. E. J. Cousineau Lieut. Luke W. Loftus and a list of sergeants corporals and privates from Laredo are honored for their military service and sacrifices. The notice names Gustin K. Smith Jack Correu Edmundo Lopez Benjamin Hastings Moises Carrejo Miles Little Francisco Garcia Lorenzo Rendon Jose Ybarra Thomas White and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Cousineau
Luke W. Loftus
Percy R. Winch
George Bigden
Charles Woodul
Gustin K. Smith
Jack Correu
Edmundo Lopez
Benjamin Hastings
Moises Carrejo
Miles Little
Francisco Garcia
Lorenzo Rendon
Jose Ybarra
Thomas White
New Officers Chosen for Webb County Red Cross
At yesterday's Webb County Chapter American Red Cross meeting new officers were elected for the year. W. J. Sames becomes president with C. W. Hellen as vice president F. W. Mally secretary and M. W. Brennan treasurer. Division chairs named include J. R. Moore Finance Mrs. Clarence Jefferies Membership Do. M. Fish Extension Publicity Mrs. H. W. Johnston Production and Woman's Work Mrs. Rk. A. Millar Home Service Alfred Poggenpohl Nursing Service Dr. H. M. Austin Military Relief Rev. C. W. Cook Conservation R. A. Millar. Retiring officers honored and extra contributors to Refugee Garments Committee noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
The
American Red Cross
W. J. Sames
C. W. Hellen
Hebbrowville
F. W. Mally
M. W. Brennan
J. R. Moore
Clarence Jefferies
Do. M. Fish
H. W. Johnston
Rk. A. Millar
Home Service
Alfred Poggenpohl
Aline Hamilton
H. M. Austin
C. W. Cook
R. A. Millar
Church Ladies Aid
Baptist Church Ladies Aid
Horace Hamlin
Death of Mrs Fanny Klebahn at Fort Worth home
Mrs. Fanny Klebahn wife of Frank L. Klebahn died at 2 35 p m November 30 at her daughter Mrs Kate Perrin 2420 Grant street Fort Worth and was buried December 2 at Fort McIntosh cemetery Surviving relatives include Mrs Kate Perrin Mrs Minnie Bolding of Fort Leavenworth Kansas Mrs Lena Rogers of Coloorado and Charles Prage of San Antonio The family of many friends extends sympathy in the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Klebahn
Frank L. Klebahn
Kate Perrin
Grant Street
Fort McIntosh
Minnie Bolding
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Lena Rogers
Coloorado
Eaton Named Vice Consul at Nuevo Laredo
E W Eaton, a deputy customs collector for about a year, is appointed vice consul under U S Consul Randolph Robertson at Nuevo Laredo, succeeding J I Bell who resigned. The report also notes local ads and notices including drug and plumbing services, a smuggling interception, and hospital condition of Mrs Charles Ernst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Eaton
Customs House
U. S
Randolph Robertson
Nuevo Laredo
J. I. Bell
Horlick
O. C. Ulmer
Charles Ernst
Mercy Hospital
Will W. Gregg
Times
Farragut Street
Thirteenth Cavalry Resumes March to Fort Clark
The Thirteenth U. S. Cavalry under Colonel Hermann left after a two day rest, resuming their march from the Brownsville area toward Fort Clark, with an expected week to reach the station. Last night the regiment’s officers were hosted at a ball at the Elks Hall by the Thirty-seventh Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Clark
U. S. Cavalry
Hermann Commanding
Brownsville
Thirteenth Cavalry
Elks Hall
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Birthday of Secretary Baker Highlights Wilson Era
December 3 marks Baker's 47th birthday as Secretary of War. He has led the war portfolio since March 1916, described as more like President Wilson than any other man in the country. A Democrat from Ohio, Baker rose from Cleveland public safety director to mayor, with early roots in Martinsburg West Virginia and education at Johns Hopkins and Washington and Lee. He visited the French and Italian fronts during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Baker
Wilson
Washington
President Wilson
Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Mr. Baker
Martinsburg
W. Va
Johns Hopkins
Washington and Lee
Mrs Isley Praises Chamberlains Tablets for Digestive Aid
Mrs D W Isley of Litchfield in a recent letter says Chamberlains Tablets ease stomach disorders and act as a laxative with quick reliable relief. If you suffer indigestion or constipation these tablets are beneficial.
Soldiers Organize Intra-Regimental Football Teams
A Fort McIntosh intra regimental football season opened with a 0–0 tie between the elevens of Company 4 and the headquarters unit. Both sides had chances, with key plays by Goldstein Hurlbert and Ashford of H company and Esser and Brown of headquarters. The second match pits L and K companies this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort MclIntosh
Farcus
Goldstein
Hurlbert and Ashford
Esser and Brown
Milmo Rifles sacrifice noted with Gustin K. Smith death
The casualty list records Sergeant Gustin K. Smith of Waco Texas dying of wounds from battle. A former home and railroad accountant, he served with Milmo Rifles on the border in 1916 and with the first infantry in Germany. He lost both legs in battle on October 4 and died from wounds. Smith was popular in Laredo. Also railroad time table and notice to taxpayers for 1918 taxes by City Tax Collector D C de Lachica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustin K. Smith
Waco
Texas
Ll. & GN. Ry. Co
Milmo Rifles
Gustin Smith
Germany
Smith
Laredo
The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country
War message urges total national concentration of effort to win the war. It warns that fatigue, forgetfulness, insomnia, poor digestion, and irritability signal the nervous system is breaking and urges prompt action to restore energy and efficiency.
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Dallas
Chas. Deutz
State Headquarters
Sloan
Scorvus Aus
Atch
Capital City
Josephine Houghton
John H. Houghton
Monsy Makara
Bueilla
M. Sallee
Lincoln St
W. J. James
T. A. Austin
Prof
R. P. Swisher
Jessie P. Hale
Thomas Hooper
Leone Streeman
Manuel Amado Longoria
Angelina Benavides
Edward Green
Florist
Crocket
Ave. C
8Th St
San Antonio
Juarez Plumbing
Matamoros Street
Mexico
Bellmont
Main Ave
Fidel Cantu
Crescent Garage
Rio Grande
Gregg
W Gregg
Times Office
Morgan Yatter CO
Southwestern Lite
Iturbide St
J. J. Carney
Lee Fuller
ROY Campbell Company
Headquarters
Border Service
Corpus Christi
Fam
Eagle Pass
Minera
City Drug Co
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Eckman
Money Makers
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